Ganjamann2020
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I need to update my lights, but there are so many that don't list the actual wattage, anyone have any suggestions?
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crimsonecho
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maybe lets start off with the dimensions of your grow area?
Ganjamann2020
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LOL I thought I put 4x4 my bad.
crimsonecho
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ok you need 480w and above. i personally use 4 lumatek attis 200w in the same space at 60%. they are not the most efficient fixtures out there at 2.3 umol/j but it has ir too which i like. and personally i think this umol/j is a little bit overrated as most claims are on the border of bs for most companies. at least with lumatek you know what you are getting. the actual diode efficacy on these units are 2.7-2.9 umol/j etc.
as you can see i’m very happy with my lumateks
so i personally can suggest lumatek lights in general and 4 200w units give you so much flexibility in multi strain grows. there is also zeus line from lumatek which is also supposed to be pretty good.
other than that i havent used any branded led fixture but people also seem to enjoy mars hydro products but if i had to go with a led fixture again i’d go lumatek. the drawbacks are these attis fixtures dont daisy chain and the dimming is 20-40-60-80-100 so doesnt give you complete control. for the price and quality though its pretty good.
as you can see i’m very happy with my lumateks
so i personally can suggest lumatek lights in general and 4 200w units give you so much flexibility in multi strain grows. there is also zeus line from lumatek which is also supposed to be pretty good.
other than that i havent used any branded led fixture but people also seem to enjoy mars hydro products but if i had to go with a led fixture again i’d go lumatek. the drawbacks are these attis fixtures dont daisy chain and the dimming is 20-40-60-80-100 so doesnt give you complete control. for the price and quality though its pretty good.
Kindbud421
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If you have the time, great deals at alibaba.
jimihendrix1
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Mammoth 680w Emerald Green 6 Bar
2095umol.
Closest spectrum to the sun, and has the best drivers, and diodes, money can buy.
3.1 Efficiency.
$675
mammothlighting.com
https://mammothlighting.com
Mammoth Lighting offers commercial-grade LED grow …
WebTailored for Your Needs: Choose between the 6-bar (680W, $675) or 8-bar (880W, $799) options. Full Spectrum Brilliance: Our proprietary blend includes Samsung EVO, High …
2095umol.
Closest spectrum to the sun, and has the best drivers, and diodes, money can buy.
3.1 Efficiency.
$675
mammothlighting.com
https://mammothlighting.com
Mammoth Lighting offers commercial-grade LED grow …
WebTailored for Your Needs: Choose between the 6-bar (680W, $675) or 8-bar (880W, $799) options. Full Spectrum Brilliance: Our proprietary blend includes Samsung EVO, High …
Ganjamann2020
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I know I need around 500w, but with LEDs there isn't really enough room to hang 5 100 actual watt lights in there. I was looking for option with higher actual wattage. Too many claiming 1000w but they only use 100 actual watts. I think I'm just going to split my tent in half because I only have two going at one time.
Ganjamann2020
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That's above my price range, the plants I'm growing don't produce gold and diamonds lol.
Rivendell
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I run a Vipar KS5000 in a 4x4 and have been very pleased. I only have one run under it done since I switched, but it has great coverage and a quality build. No doubt in my mind that it is superior to the four board 480w fixture it replaced. Is it a top end light, not really. But for a home grower on a budget, I think its pretty hard to find anything else under $400 with the coverage and components used.
Here is a good review to check out, it convinced me to give it a shot.
ViparSpectra KS5000 PAR & ePAR Tests and Review - Coco For Cannabis
ViparSpectra KS5000 PAR and ePAR Tests by Dr MJ Coco. 4x4 LED bar Grow Light. PAR maps, ePAR, Efficiency, Coverage, Hanging Height, Harvest, DISCOUNT CODE
www.cocoforcannabis.com
$370 on Amazon
Amazon.com
www.amazon.com
Bud man 43
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I am also a fan of Viparspectra- excellent fixtures reasonably pricedI run a Vipar KS5000 in a 4x4 and have been very pleased. I only have one run under it done since I switched, but it has great coverage and a quality build. No doubt in my mind that it is superior to the four board 480w fixture it replaced. Is it a top end light, not really. But for a home grower on a budget, I think its pretty hard to find anything else under $400 with the coverage and components used.
Here is a good review to check out, it convinced me to give it a shot.
$370 on AmazonViparSpectra KS5000 PAR & ePAR Tests and Review - Coco For Cannabis
ViparSpectra KS5000 PAR and ePAR Tests by Dr MJ Coco. 4x4 LED bar Grow Light. PAR maps, ePAR, Efficiency, Coverage, Hanging Height, Harvest, DISCOUNT CODE
Amazon.com
www.amazon.com
I have other brand lights and clones from the same mother, fed exactly the same are noticeable better under the vipar fixtures
Skillcraft
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I use a GROWER'S CHOICE ROI E420 IN MY 4X4 and it works great
coreywebster
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What part of the world you in?
Makes a difference to what we might recommend.
joesoap2013
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Check the dimensions of the lights
The vipaslectra is 4 foot by 4 foot
I was in the same boat upgrade 100w lights but you can do the 3 months PayPal thing or clear pay or whatever
The vipaslectra is 4 foot by 4 foot
I was in the same boat upgrade 100w lights but you can do the 3 months PayPal thing or clear pay or whatever
Ganjamann2020
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I split my tent in half with a mylar divider.
joesoap2013
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Keepnyour eye on the g4500 its expencive last time I looked but it was reduced big time at Christmas might happen again maybe 4 20 sale or something
The wattage lingo isn’t that tricky really. Usually with the cheaper “no name” lights its just lose the last zero on the light model. Like a FX6000 will just be a 600watt. A GR4800 is likely a 480w. Etc etc. And i think usually if you read all the info it will list somewhere the real number. Amazon has plenty of budget options nowadays that will grow good buds. You can easily get a 6-700 watt light for $300ish
Phytoplankton
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If they're available in your location, save up a few more sheckels and get an HLG, quality components, incredible customer service, 5 year warranty. I'd look at a refurbished ones also.
Ganjamann2020
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Yeah but I see lights advertised as "2000 w equivalent" then it only uses 100 w.
Ganjamann2020
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southeast US
sfw1960
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You can buy cheap or buy better quality and have it last longer.
There's a 720w option too.
horticulturelightinggroup.com
There's a 720w option too.
HLG Tomahawk 650
HLG Tomahawk 650 Bar Lamp’s revolutionary design has been created specifically for indoor commercial and home horticulture. With 650W of power and 5 bars of Full Spectrum White with Deep Red LEDs, this lamp provides a comprehensive range of light that can enhance plant growth and maximize yields.
horticulturelightinggroup.com